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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.57, 1,102.82 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.57, 1,102.82 and 410.49 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.57 : 1,102.82 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.57/1,102.82 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.57x = 1,102.82 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.57x = 452,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,694.53/735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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